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From: Steve Cordle [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: DC Area, 8/30/11
Hotline: Voice of the Naturalist
Date: 8/30/2011
Coverage: MD/DC/VA/DE/WV panhandle
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Transcriber: Steve Cordle ()
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This is the Voice of the Naturalist, a service of the Audubon Naturalist
Society. This report was completed Tuesday, August 30, at noon.
Hurricane Irene brought many unusual birds to the area including BAND-RUMPED
STORM-PETREL and WHITE-TAILED TROPICBIRD to DE, jaegers to DE, MD, and VA,
RED-NECKED PHALAROPES* to MD and VA, terns, and BROWN-CHESTED MARTIN* to VA.
The other top bird this week was SWALLOW-TAILED KITE* in VA.
Birds of interest include TRICOLORED HERON, MISSISSIPPI KITE, shorebirds,
SANDWICH and BLACK TERN, COMMON NIGHTHAWK, flycatchers, and warblers.
On a visit to Fowler Beach, Sussex Co, DE on Aug 28 birders found
BAND-RUMPED STORM-PETREL, WHITE-TAILED TROPICBIRD, POMARINE JAEGER, BRIDLED
and SOOTY TERNS.
The two SWALLOW-TAILED KITES* which were first observed last week over a
farm field in Campbell Co, VA, about two miles from Gladys, off Long Island
Road, Rte. 761, continued to be seen this past week though only the one with
the radio transmitter was seen from the 25th through the 28th. Some days the
SWALLOW-TAILED KITE(S) were joined by as many as three MISSISSIPPI KITES.
Two RED-NECKED PHALAROPES* were seen in Pohick Bay, Fairfax Co, VA on Aug
27. A RED-NECKED PHALAROPE* was found Aug 28 at Dyke Marsh, Fairfax Co, VA.
Among the many unusual shorebirds at the flats in Harford Co, MD on Aug 28
were two RED-NECKED PHALAROPES*.
A LONG-TAILED JAEGER* and an adult tropical tern were seen Aug 28 at North
Beach, Calvert Co, MD. A probable jaeger sp. flew over Burke Lake, Fairfax
Co, VA, Aug 28.
An ARCTIC TERN* joined a number of other tern species at the Cape Charles
beach, Northampton Co, VA on Aug 27. A possible ARCTIC TERN* was seen Aug 28
at Hains Point, SW DC. And another ARCTIC TERN*, a beautifully plumaged
adult, was seen Aug 28 at the Choptank River mouth, Ferry Neck, 0.25 miles
SE of Lucy Point, Talbot Co, MD.
Two BRIDLED TERNS*, a juvenile and a subadult, were among several terns seen
Aug 27 at Oyster, Northampton Co, VA.
A juvenile BRIDLED TERN* and an adult SOOTY TERN* were seen Aug 28 from the
Sunset Beach restaurant, Northampton Co, VA. A BRIDLED TERN* was also seen
from Ocean City, MD on Aug 28.
Two SOOTY TERNS* were seen from the Sandy River Reservoir boat ramp, Prince
Edward Co, VA on Aug 27. Two SOOTY TERNS* were also seen Aug 27 at Lake Anna
Louisa Co, VA. Two adult SOOTY TERNS* flew past Hemmingway's Restaurant,
Kent Island, Queen Anne's Co, MD on Aug 28. A juvenile SOOTY TERN* was seen
Aug 28 at Black Walnut Pt, Talbot Co, MD.
Four SOOTY TERNS*, two adults and two juveniles, as well as two POMARINE
JAEGERS were seen Aug 28 from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel islands,
Northampton Co, VA.
A BROWN-CHESTED MARTIN* was among the many swallows passing through Wise
Point and Fisherman Island off Northampton Co, VA, on Aug 28.
The TRICOLORED HERON at Piney Run Reservoir, Carroll Co, MD continues with a
report from August 27.
Five MISSISSIPPI KITES, three at 6325 Wilmington Dr and two at 9017 Orange
Hunt Ln, were found Aug 23 in and near the Kings Park area of Fairfax Co,
VA.
Among the many unusual shorebirds at the flats in Harford Co, MD on Aug 28
were BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, RUDDY TURNSTONES, RED KNOTS, SANDERLINGS, and
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS. The weekly survey of shorebirds at the Chincoteague
NWR, Accomack Co, VA on Aug 25 found 21 species of shorebirds including 19
RED KNOTS, a WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, and two WILSON'S PHALROPES. A WILSON'S
PLOVER and a MARBLED GODWIT were at Staunton View Public Use Area,
Mecklenburg Co, VA, Aug 26; the MARBLED GODWIT was also seen on Aug 28 as
well as a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER on Aug 28 and 29. An AMERICAN
OYSTERCATCHER and a WILLET were seen Aug 28 from Fort Armistead Park,
Baltimore, MD.
Two AMERICAN AVOCETS flew by Hains Point, SW DC on Aug 27. Two AMERICAN
AVOCETS were found Aug 29 at Allen's Fresh marsh, Charles Co, MD. A
WHITE-RUMPED and a BAIRD'S SANDPIPER were found Aug 28 next to a large pond
on the north side of Humbert Rd, Rte 616, near New Hope, Augusta Co, VA. A
BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was among many shorebirds seen Aug
28 at Horner's Mill Rd, Leedstown, Westmoreland Co, VA. Two BAIRD'S
SANDPIPERS were seen at Hurlock WWTP, Dorchester Co, MD on Aug 23.This past
week three UPLAND SANDPIPERS were found along Cartanza Road near Little
Creek, east of Dover, DE.
SANDWICH TERNS were seen Aug 25 at Chincoteague NWR, Accomack Co, VA and
reported from a number of locations during and after Hurricane Irene passed
through. ROYAL TERNS popped up at a number of inland locations during and
after the hurricane and BLACK TERNS were being reported from a number of
locations even before Hurricane Irene came through and there were even more
being reported afterwards. Thirty-six were counted at Violette's Lock,
Montgomery Co, MD, on Aug 25; 19 the same day at Staunton River State Park,
Scottsburg, VA, and 36 at Staunton View on Aug 27. On Aug 26 there were 11
BLACK TERNS at Perryville Community Park, Cecil Co, MD and there were 11 Aug
27 at North Beach, Calvert Co, MD.
While COMMON NIGHTHAWKS were seen in several locations, including in the
lights above the towers at Tyson's Corner, Fairfax Co, VA, before Hurricane
Irene came through, even more were being reported afterwards and in
locations and numbers where they are not usually seen.
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHERS continued to pop up in a lot of locations this past
week including one in the Fenwick Mines area of Craig Co, VA on Aug 23, and
another on Aug 23, 25, and 26 at Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Co, MD. An
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, a YELLOW-BELLIED, and a LEAST FLYCATCHER were seen
Aug 24 at Wheaton Regional Park, Montgomery Co, MD while a YELLOW-BELLIED
FLYCATCHER was there on Aug 26. And a probable ALDER FLYCATCHER was there on
Aug 29. An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen Aug 24 at Finzel Swamp, Garrett
Co, MD. An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER were seen
Aug
25 and 26 at Schooley Mill Park, Howard Co, MD. A YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER
was reported Aug 27 at Little Bennett Regional Park, Montgomery Co, MD.
The number of migrating warblers increased this past week with a
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER seen Aug 26 at Rock Creek Park, DC, one of the more
productive locations. A MOURNING WARBLER was seen Aug 23 at the Swan
Creek/Cox Creek Dredge Area, Anne Arundel Co, MD and a MOURNING WARBLER was
also reported from Terrapin Park, Stevensville, Queen Anne's Co, MD, on Aug
24 and Aug 25.
Most of this week's reports have been gleaned from the MDOsprey, VA-Bird,
West Virginia Birding List, and DE-Birds list servers.
The Audubon Sanctuary Shop (301-652-3606,
http://www.audubonnaturalist.org/default.asp?page=511) is an excellent
source for guidebooks and many other nature-related titles.
To report bird sightings, e-mail your report to
or call 301-652-1088. Please post reports before midnight Monday, identify
the county as well as state, and include your name and a Tuesday morning
contact, either e-mail or phone.
Thank you for calling, and GOOD BIRDING.
*Of interest to the records committee
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